Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 egg
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 1/4 c. quick oats

Preparation

Cream shortening in a large bowl.
Add sugars gradually, beating until well blended.
Beat in egg, vanilla and water.
Stir in remaining ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until golden brown (15 minutes).
Yields 5 dozen.